Hastwell & Lightfoot
A McLaren Vale cellar door joining the Fleurieu Food and Wine cooking class program. Pasta and wine, the obvious pairing. Dates open in the coming months.
A new partner in the Vale
Hastwell & Lightfoot is a small-batch McLaren Vale wine producer joining the Fleurieu Food and Wine cooking class program. Pasta classes paired with the cellar door wines, at a venue that knows the value of a slow afternoon and a good glass.
Dates are opening on the calendar in the coming months. Tell us if you would like first notice as sessions go live, or if you have a private group you would like to bring in.
Coming soon to Hastwell & Lightfoot
The Pasta class is the first to land. Further classes will follow as the program builds.
Pasta Like Nonna Makes
Two doughs, five hand-made shapes from different regions of Italy, ravioli, a demo sugo. Two and a half hours at the bench plus a glass from the cellar door. Recipe cookbook to take home.
Private group bookings
The cellar door is well suited to small private groups. Twelve to twenty guests works perfectly for a pasta day with wine.
Private · on request
Private enquiry§ Bring the bench to you
Cooking at your venue
We bring the bench, the produce, the wine and the people. Tell us about your venue: cellar door, distillery, cottage, function room, and we will tell you what is possible.
Nearby in McLaren Vale
Stay over, slow down, make a weekend of it. Hand-picked accommodation and things to do within easy reach of the venue.
Where to stay
Vintners Sheoak Retreat
Restored shearers quarters surrounded by vines, five minutes from Hastwell & Lightfoot.
McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Visitor Centre cottages
Hand-picked McLaren Vale accommodation through the visitor centre.
Willunga stays
Cottages, B&Bs and boutique stays in Willunga, walking distance to the Saturday market and five minutes from Hastwell & Lightfoot.
Things to do
Shiraz Trail
Walking and cycling between McLaren Vale and Willunga through working vineyards.
Willunga Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning, the McLaren Vale region in produce form.
Finding Hastwell & Lightfoot
Hastwell & Lightfoot is in McLaren Vale wine country, about 45 minutes south of Adelaide CBD. Exact address is confirmed at the time of booking.
At every Fleurieu Food and Wine class we bring a first aid kit, height-adjustable workstations and seated prep boards. We provide a water bowl and bedding for assistance dogs. Quiet space for sensory breaks can be organised. We can organise early arrival so you can settle in before the class starts.
Companion Cards are welcome at all classes at no charge for assist or observation only. If a meal is needed there is an additional charge, please contact us.
For guests who would like hearing or vision assistance, we have Nuance hearing glasses and Meta vision glasses available on the day, supplied through Health Partners Optical.
Please indicate your accessibility needs when booking or call us on (08) 7221 1685 to discuss.
At Hastwell & Lightfoot specifically: Hastwell & Lightfoot is our newest McLaren Vale venue partner, joining us in August 2026 for the Fleurieu Food Festival with the Pasta Like Nonna Makes class first. We are completing the formal venue accessibility audit before the first class runs. If you have access needs, please get in touch before booking and we will walk you through the specifics, including parking, paths, seating and bathroom access.
Cook at Hastwell & Lightfoot
Public class dates are being scheduled. Register interest or send a private group enquiry.
FAQs about Hastwell & Lightfoot
Do all venues have heating and air conditioning?
All venues we work with have a combination of heating, cooling, or good ventilation to keep guests comfortable in most seasons. As some spaces are heritage or semi-open, we encourage guests to dress in layers suitable for South Australian coastal and wine region weather. If there are any specific notes about a venue, we include them in the event information.
Is shade or shelter available at the venues?
Yes. All class locations provide indoor or under cover spaces so the experience is not dependent on direct sun or rain. Where gardens and outdoor areas are used, we also have access to sheltered spaces for comfort and safety if the weather changes.
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